Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Lake Success, NY - Masco Corporation
Lake Success, NY
About the Job
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Lake Success Ophthalmology , part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.
Schedule : Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday 11 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, One Sunday per month. This is a 37.5-hour work week to be determined by the supervisor.
Location: Ophthalmology practice 2 Ohio Drive, Suite 200, Lake Success, NY 11042
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile
+ Assists patients with signing in and completing registration
+ Enters and scans patient’s demographic and insurance information into Epic
+ Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits
+ Collects co-payments and patient balances
+ Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
+ Assists physician and clinical staff by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing
+ Sends patient records to primary care physician
+ Assists with other tasks as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
+ Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
+ Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
+ Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
+ 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Education Reimbursement
+ Employee Discounts
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Employee Referral Bonus Program
+ Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
+ More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
+ High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
+ 1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience
+ Intermediate level of computer proficiency (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
+ Ability to work a flexible schedule including:
+ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 to 6:00 pm
+ Tuesday 11 am to 7:00 pm
+ Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
+ One Sunday per month
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
+ Knowledge of medical terms
+ Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans
+ 1+ years of experience working in a medical front office / Urgent Care position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
Soft Skills:
+ Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
+ Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
+ Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
+ Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
The salary range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._
#RPO, #Red
Lake Success Ophthalmology , part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Associate Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.
Schedule : Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday 11 am to 7:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, One Sunday per month. This is a 37.5-hour work week to be determined by the supervisor.
Location: Ophthalmology practice 2 Ohio Drive, Suite 200, Lake Success, NY 11042
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile
+ Assists patients with signing in and completing registration
+ Enters and scans patient’s demographic and insurance information into Epic
+ Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits
+ Collects co-payments and patient balances
+ Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages
+ Assists physician and clinical staff by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing
+ Sends patient records to primary care physician
+ Assists with other tasks as assigned
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
+ Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
+ Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
+ Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
+ 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Education Reimbursement
+ Employee Discounts
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Employee Referral Bonus Program
+ Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
+ More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
+ High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
+ 1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience
+ Intermediate level of computer proficiency (multi-tasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
+ Ability to work a flexible schedule including:
+ Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 to 6:00 pm
+ Tuesday 11 am to 7:00 pm
+ Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
+ One Sunday per month
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
+ Knowledge of medical terms
+ Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans
+ 1+ years of experience working in a medical front office / Urgent Care position performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and maintaining medical records
Soft Skills:
+ Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
+ Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
+ Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
+ Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
The salary range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._
#RPO, #Red
Source : Masco Corporation